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Ponta Da Passagem
Sesimbra canyon-and-wall dive on a rocky passage.
Local operator required
Boat support, timing, and sea-state checks are part of the normal dive setup.
Boat-based Sesimbra site near Cabo Espichel with a rocky passage, vertical walls, and calm-day planning.
About Ponta Da Passagem
Ponta da Passagem is a boat-access canyon-and-wall dive near Cabo Espichel in Sesimbra. The route follows a rocky passage beside vertical walls with sponges, anemones, kelp, and varied small life, so it suits calm-day scuba and benefits from local boat timing and park-aware planning.
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Research Estimate At Ponta Da Passagem
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Ponta Da Passagem?
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Ponta Da Passagem Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 20m
Depth Note
Guides place the usable canyon-and-wall profile around 6-20 m, with some routes staying shallower and a deeper side line reaching about 20 m.
Best Season
April to June and October to November
Typical Conditions
Canyon-and-wall dive with a rocky seabed, medium visibility, and strong sensitivity to sea state near Cape Espichel.
Safety & Access At Ponta Da Passagem
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityStrong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Choose calm sea days and follow local boat briefings because waves and currents can shift quickly near the cape.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal approach; rough-sea days are a poor fit and a local operator is the practical way to run the dive.
Legal Notes
Sesimbra sits inside a protected marine-park setting, so use authorized operators and follow park rules.
Local Intel For Ponta Da Passagem
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A calm-day boat dive with a rocky passage and wall sections suited to beginner-to-intermediate scuba.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the passage and sea-state sensitivity make it better for scuba.
Snorkeling
The site is scuba-first; snorkeling is better done elsewhere in Sesimbra.
Wildlife at Ponta Da Passagem
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ponta Da Passagem
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ponta Da Passagem
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
